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The Japanese Fair Trade Commission has approved the integration of Hino Motors and Mitsubishi Fuso, setting conditions to mitigate market concentration risks.

The Riga City Council has approved a plan to close and reorganize multiple educational institutions in the city by 2026.

Nationwide has received court approval to take over Virgin Money, with the transition expected to complete on April 2, 2026, while customers will see no immediate changes to their banking accounts.

AL Sydbank has laid off 47 employees as a result of the merger with Sydbank, Arbejdernes Landsbank, and Vestjysk Bank last year, marking the second round of job losses since the merger.

Pastor Valtteri Virta of Rauma proposes that the Rauma parish reject the merger request from the financially troubled Pyhäranta parish.

Concerns arise as Italian financial authority Consob investigates market movements surrounding the Mps-Mediobanca merger announcement.

Warner Bros’ board has announced it will review Paramount's increased acquisition proposal against a deal already in place with Netflix.

Third Point, an activist investment fund, warns that delaying Indra's merger with Escribano Mechanical & Engineering could lead to a significant loss in stock market value.

AL Sydbank is set to cut 47 jobs and significantly alter employment conditions for an additional 20 employees following a merger with Sydbank, Arbejdernes Landsbank, and Vestjysk Bank.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testified for the 80th time in his trial, disputing claims made by former Communications Ministry Director General Shlomo Filber regarding his alleged support for the Bezeq-yes merger.

Warner Bros has received a new acquisition proposal from Paramount Skydance, while maintaining its existing merger agreement with Netflix.

Donald Trump has threatened Netflix with consequences if the streaming service does not fire board member Susan Rice, showcasing his ongoing attempts to control US media amid Netflix's planned merger with Warner Bros.

Donald Trump has threatened Netflix to dismiss board member Susan Rice as he aims to control U.S. media ahead of its merger with Warner Bros.

The Competition Council of Latvia has approved a merger allowing 'Latvijas aptieka' to gain significant influence over 'Farma Balt aptieka', with no adverse effects on market competition anticipated.

The Latvian Competition Council has approved the merger between 'Latvijas aptieka' and 'Farma Balt Aptieka', allowing the former to gain significant influence in the pharmacy market.

Latvian authorities will assess collective complaints regarding the proposed merger of several kindergartens in Riga.

Azul Airlines aims to expand international routes by 2027 and has ruled out merging with Gol following a restructuring process after exiting Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

CEO John Rodgerson announces that Azul will enter a codeshare agreement with American Airlines as part of its recovery process, while ruling out a potential merger with Gol.

LYNX is a new legal brand formed from the merger of two law firms in Central and Eastern Europe, now employing over 200 lawyers across 13 offices.

The president of Talgo, José Antonio Jainaga, has urged for a merger with CAF to compete more effectively in the global railway market.

Residents of a newly merged municipality in Iceland are set to choose a new name for their community.

Íslandsbanki and Skagi have decided to end their discussions regarding a potential merger.

Residents of Árneshreppur and Kaldraneshreppur are voting on a proposed merger of the two municipalities.

Bettina Orlopp, the CEO of Commerzbank, discusses the bank's current situation amid a takeover battle with Unicredit and asserts the bank's confidence in managing its affairs independently.

Indra has authorized De los Mozos to negotiate a merger with Escribano, circumventing the independent commission due to ongoing conflicts of interest.

The Ogre municipality is set to merge three schools into a new educational institution named Madliena Regional Secondary School to ensure sustainable and quality education.

Two conservative minor parties in Estonia, the Estonian Nationalists and Conservatives (ERK) and the Estonian Freedom Party - Farmers' Assembly (EVP-PL), have agreed to merge after a unanimous vote at ERK's extraordinary general assembly.

The Estonian Nationalists and Conservatives party officially merged with the Freedom Party-Farmers' Assembly during an extraordinary general assembly held on Thursday.

The activist fund Third Point is pushing for the merger of Escribano and Indra, creating tension in the Spanish corporate governance and possibly influencing government decisions.

Iceland's parliament has approved the merger of the Planning Agency into the Housing and Construction Agency, with a new name reflecting the expanded responsibilities.

Chungbuk National University and Korea National University of Transportation have signed an agreement to merge, aiming for the new university to open in March next year after completing necessary procedures.

Paramount has until Monday to make a final offer to block the $82.7 billion sale of Warner Bros. Discovery to Netflix.

The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a unique system of five galaxies merging just 800 million years after the Big Bang.

Glencore will distribute $2 billion to shareholders despite a 6% decline in annual profits and the collapse of merger talks with Rio Tinto.

Fastweb and Vodafone clarify that their merger plan is on track, dismissing claims of difficulties in realizing expected synergies.

Mps has approved the merger with Mediobanca, leading to the end of Mediobanca's stock market listing, but Generali's stake will be incorporated into a new entity fully controlled by Mps.

Shares of NDL Ventures surged by 20% following the approval of a merger with Hinduja Leyland Finance by the Competition Commission of India.

The Competition Authority of Latvia has approved the merger of Rimi Baltic and Havi Logistics, concluding that it will not significantly affect market competition.

Several Icelandic companies, including Síminn and OK, are merging operations under a new entity called Ás.

Warner Bros has initiated a seven-day negotiation period with Paramount to improve its share offer while remaining committed to a merger with Netflix.

MTN Group has reached an agreement to acquire IHS Towers for $6.2 billion in cash, providing significant shareholder value.

Warner Bros Discovery has rejected Paramount's latest hostile takeover offer but has allowed a week for further negotiations.

Warner Bros. Discovery has rejected Paramount's latest acquisition offer but is allowing a week for a new proposal while still favoring a deal with Netflix.

A merger of a Lutheran hospital into a Catholic organization in Flensburg is expected to limit abortion services, exacerbating existing access issues and affecting women in need.

Visa's planned acquisition of a majority stake in Prosa, a major payment processor in Mexico, has reportedly been rejected by the country's antitrust authority, surprising industry observers.

The integration process between Fastweb and Vodafone in Italy appears to be underway, yet challenges remain, especially in achieving promised synergies.

Israeli container ship operator ZIM announced a merger agreement with Hapag-Lloyd on February 16, whereby Hapag-Lloyd will acquire 100% of ZIM's shares for $35.00 per share, valuing the company at $4.2 billion.

German container shipping company Hapag-Lloyd has agreed to acquire its Israeli competitor ZIM Integrated Shipping Services for approximately $4.2 billion.

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov and Senator Suleiman Kerimov have reconciled more than a year after a public feud over a controversial business merger.

The article discusses Slovakia's ongoing issues with dependence on Russian oil and the recent disruption of supplies following a Russian attack on the Druzhba oil pipeline.